{"id":81898,"date":"2025-10-10T13:21:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bco.org.uk\/?p=81898"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:22:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:22:32","slug":"bco-chief-executive-samantha-mcclary-honoured-with-built-environment-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bco.org.uk\/bco-chief-executive-samantha-mcclary-honoured-with-built-environment-award","title":{"rendered":"BCO chief executive Samantha McClary honoured with Built Environment Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are pleased to share that our chief executive, Samantha McClary<\/strong><\/a>, has been honoured with the Built Environment Award<\/strong><\/a> at the newly renamed awards event, previously known as the Property Awards – reflecting the University\u2019s refreshed identity and vision.<\/p>\n

The headline Built Environment Award<\/strong><\/a> was presented to Sam in recognition of her two decades of impact across the property and workplace sectors. Before joining the BCO, Sam spent 20 years at Estates Gazette<\/em>, where she served as editor until January.<\/p>\n

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Since 1987, University of the Built Environment has presented its annual Built Environment Award (formerly the Property Award) to a person or organisation which has made an outstanding contribution to the property industry.<\/p>\n

In her acceptance speech, Sam said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s really humbling to pick up an award that has been given in a former guise to so many phenomenal human beings. The imposter syndrome in me says that I\u2019m just a journalist, just doing a job and trying to nudge this industry along in the right direction, so it\u2019s really wonderful to be recognised for that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Widely regarded as both a champion and challenger within the sector, Sam has been a driving force for diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and innovation – from launching the Future Leaders<\/em> programme to serving on the advisory board of Black Women in Real Estate<\/em>.<\/a> Since taking the helm at the British Council for Offices<\/strong> in May, she has continued to shape the debate during a pivotal moment for the workplace sector.<\/p>\n

We are proud to see Sam\u2019s leadership and contribution recognised through this award and extend our congratulations to all nominees and winners<\/a> <\/strong>who continue to drive excellence across the built environment.<\/p>\n

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